Rooftop Bar

Rooftop Bar is one of Melbourne's most enduring and beloved rooftop destinations, perched on Level 7 of the historic Curtin House at 252 Swanston Street in the CBD. Open since 2006, the bar has fiercely guarded its reputation for some of the finest views over central Melbourne, with an Art-Deco-inspired design featuring metallic awnings — two of which retract to embrace the sun or provide shelter. Guests enjoy a creative cocktail menu headlining signature drinks like the Fluffy Kiwi and Shallow Jalapeño, made with herbs from the venue's own rooftop garden, alongside beers, wines, and burgers from the Burger Shack. The bar also transforms in summer into a beloved open-air cinema, screening cult films and blockbusters under the Melbourne sky. Open seven days from midday, with walk-ins always welcome, Rooftop Bar remains a quintessential Melbourne experience.